Modern8: Bookjigs Bookmarks

After designing print materials for Bookjigs bookmarks, Modern8 pitched the brand on a redesign of the product itself. The result was a series of 30 bookmarks centered around five different themes, which then extended to packaging and point-of-sale graphics. Check out…

Megs Senk: Emergency Compliments

Need a pick-me-up? Well I just might have the answer for you: Emergency Compliments, an altruistic online project from Megs Senk, a designer at W+K 12. If the first compliment doesn’t make you feel better, you can keep cycling through…

Push: Old Chicago Restaurant Re-Brand

Orlando, Florida based design studio Push recently completed a rebrand for Old Chicago, a national restaurant chain with a pizza, pasta and beer menu. Push’s heavily research-based approach resulted in a new brand language, hierarchy and positioning, which then encompassed…

Sad Santa by Tad Carpenter

Just in time for the holidays, Tad Carpenter has written and illustrated a new book. Sad Santa is a story about Santa’s annual holiday blues—such a fun idea! Check out the video below for more. And if you’re ready to pick…

Popular Lies About Graphic Design

Designer Craig Ward (who I’ve previously posted about here and here) has written a new book entitled, Popular Lies About Graphic Design. Craig describes the book’s subject matter as such: Drawing on my ten years experience, it tackles lighter subjects…

Recent Grad: Catherine Dimalla: Jeopardy Magazine

For a recent grad, Catherine Dimalla has quite the portfolio. I’m especially loving the work she’s done for Jeopardy Magazine, which is an annual, undergraduate-run literary and fine arts publication published at Western Washington University. For more from Catherine, check out her portfolio,…

2012 DWL Gift Guide Sponsorships Reminder

Good news: We’ve extended our initial sponsorship deadline through the end of this week! We have several sizes and rates available. So if you run a business that could benefit from the DWL audience, please do get in touch for more information. And…

Kevin Cantrell: Luminares Poster

Take a look at this absolutely stunning poster by Kevin Cantrell, the first addition to his brand new online shop. Luminares is available for purchase in two versions: one printed with antique gold foil and the other blind hot stamped, which creates an…

Type Love: Swagg

Swagg is a friendly sans serif—love the lowercase “g”—that was released by Miller Type Foundry back in 2011. You can pick up all five weights individually or as a package at MyFonts.

Student Work: Alexandra Turban: The Inside Identity

For her thesis project, German designer Alexandra Turban developed the concept and design for The Inside, a fast food restaurant specializing in dumplings. I especially love the playful illustrations she’s used throughout the packaging. Check out more from Alexandra right here. via…

W+K 12 is Everywhere

Attention creative thinkers/dreams/doers: Wieden + Kennedy 12 is on the hunt for this year’s participants! Wieden + Kennedy 12 is an elite creative society made up of 13 thinkers, makers and doers from all backgrounds. Some call it a school,…

Ricky Linn for Help Ink: Explore

In case you’re unfamiliar, Help Ink is an altruistic, collaborative site that offers prints and other goods by various artists to benefit charitable organizations. They’re about to reach an important milestone of raising $5,000 for organizations around the world, but they need…